Chapter 2: Trait Approach Flashcards
(28 cards)
What was one of the first systemic attempts to study leadership?
Trait Approach
What did the Great Man Theories of of the early 1990’s focus on?
The innate qualities and characteristics possessed by great social political, and military leaders.
Today, what are the 5 major leadership traits?
1) Intelligence
2) Self-Confidence
3) Determination
4) Integrity
5) Sociability
Who developed the 5-Factor Personality Model ?
Digman (Digman’s Model)
What are the 5 factors of Digman’s personality model of leadership?
1) Openness to experience
2) conscientiousness
3) Extroversion
4) Agreeableness
5) Neuroticism
Which is the most co-related factor of good leadership of the 5 factor model?
Extraversion (high)
List in order, the correlated 5 factors of the personality model. (Most correlated to lowest correlated)
1) Extraversion = most correlated
2) Conscientiousness = correlated
3) Openness= curious about context
4) Low Neuroticism = slightly correlated
5) Agreeableness = least related to good leadership
What personality trait means to be thorough, organized, and dependable?
Conscientiousness
What trait is the opposite of closed minded?
Openness.
Which personality trait means to be highly energetic?
Extraversion
Explain agreeableness.
To be compliant and conforming.
Which personality trait is to be anxious, nervous, and have the tendency to be highly insecure and hostile in uncomfortable situations?
Neuroticism
What is the acronym to remember the 5 personality traits of Digman’s model?
OCEAN
What are the 3 different ways to measure emotional intelligence?
1) As a set of mental abilities (perceive, facilitate, understand and manage emotion)
2) As a set of personal and social competencies ( self awareness, confidence, self-regulation, conscientiousness, and motivation)
3) As awareness of 3 aspects of leadership (context, self, others)
Define emotional intelligence.
The ability to perceive and apply emotions to life’s tasks.
- reason/understand emotions
- express emotions
- facilitate thinking from emotions
- manage ones emotions internally
True of False:
People who are more sensitive to their emotions and their impact on others will be more effective leaders.
True
What is choking?
Poor performance that occurs in response to the perceived stress of a situation.
What is “paralysis by analysis”?
To be SO focused on something you cannot actually move.
Perceived stress = ???
Fear
What is perseverating?
Over thinking,
What are the 4 irrational beliefs?
1) My self worth is on the line
2) I must be perfect
3) I must perform for others
4) The world must be fair
The ______ is always stronger than _____.
Truth, fear.
What is rappore?
To be able to have easy going interactions with strangers.
Define Social Skills.
The ability to manage and build relationships
